What makes a character truly "immoral"—and why are we so drawn to them?
In this episode, Ria Lunawat sits down with author and literary analyst Alaina Hammond to dive into the grey area between villainy and vulnerability. Together, they unpack the ethics of rooting for protagonists who lie, cheat, or manipulate their way through a story. From classic anti-heroes to contemporary morally gray leads, we explore whether these characters reflect our worst instincts or challenge our rigid sense of right and wrong.
If you’ve ever loved a character you probably shouldn't have—or questioned why you couldn't look away—this one’s for you.
Tune in for:
Why we romanticize flawed characters
The psychology behind reader empathy
The fine line between dark and damaging storytelling
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About the Speaker:
Alaina Hammond is a poet, playwright, fiction writer, and visual artist. Her poems, plays, short stories, philosophical essays, creative nonfiction, paintings, drawings, and photographs have been published both online and in print. Publications include Spinozablue, Paddler Press, Fowl Feathered Review, Synchronized Chaos, Well Read Magazine, Concision Poetry Journal, New World Writing Quarterly, Lowlife Lit Press, Flash Phantoms, New Limestone Review, L’Esprit Literary Review, and Rock Salt Journal.
Instagram: @alainaheidelberger
P.S: The title of the Podcast has been inspired by Taylor Swift's Song, Anti Hero.